August 24th - August 28th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does “Work on Writing” during Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during “Read to Self”

“Eagle Eye” reading strategy (use the pictures to solve tricky words)

“Lips the Fish” reading strategy (get your mouth read and say the first sound)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: the, and, to, in, & of

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

How do writers use resources around the room to spell tricky words?

Writers label their illustrations

Math:

How does “Math by Myself” look and sound?

Building stamina for “Math Writing”

Counting to 120

Theme:

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

Raz-Readers

This week I sent home information about a website called Raz-Kids. This is a great website that allows your child to have access to hundreds of eBooks. You can also download a fee app for your iPad/iPhone or Android device as well.

Website: www.kidsa-z.com

User Name: Orchard1b

Happy Reading!

Word Wall Words

Each week your child will be introduced to new sight words. I call them popcorn words because they “POP UP” a lot when we read.  Willard is moving away from traditional spelling tests.  However, it is VERY important that you review these words with your child each week.  Even though they will not be tested on these words, please have your child practice reading, writing, and spelling them.  How well your child knows these words will be reflected on their grade card each quarter. 

First Quarter Popcorn Words

     the                                    it                                          fun

     of                                     with                                      girl

     and                                   was                                       his

     in                                      for                                        they

     to                                      on                                         at

     he                                     are                                        be

     is                                      am                                        this

     you                                   car                                        eat        

     that            

      

Dates to Remember

September 4^th: No School (Teacher Work Day)

September 7^th: No School (Labor Day)

September 30^th: First Tiger Pride Assembly

October 31st: Run for the Orchard 5K

August 17th - August 21st

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during Read to Self

Three ways to read a book (read the pictures, read the words, & retell a familiar story)

Eagle Eye reading strategy (use the pictures to solve tricky words)

Lips the Fish reading strategy (get your mouth read and say the first sound)

Writing:

How does Writer’s Workshop look and sound?

Ways to pick a topic

Math:

How does Math Daily 3 look and sound?

Building stamina for Math by Myself

Theme:

Building a classroom community

Before you speak think and be smart. It’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart.

Created friendship fruit salad

Special Thanks

I want to send out a special thanks to all who donated items from our classroom wish list!  We greatly appreciate your generosity.  These items will help us have a productive year! Feel free to frequently view our classroom website where I will post items throughout the year as we need them.   

Special Class Schedule

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- Library

Thursday- Computers

Friday- P.E.

Always Remember…

I want you to always feel free to contact me through school (417-869-0600) or by e-mail (laurahappel@willardschools.net). If you have any questions, send a note in your child’s take home folder, and I will write a quick response back.

Dates to Remember

August 19th: Fire Drill

August 25th: Tornado Drill

September 4th: No School (Teacher Work Day)

September 7th- No School (Labor Day)